*COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST* *QUALITY ASSURANCE OF EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICES AND PROGRAMS* *HELENA, MT* * *The*Montana Department of Corrections (DOC)*is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you! The*Quality Assurance of Evidence Based Practice and Programs** *plays an integral role in shaping the way we deliver structure and accountability while supporting success for inmates. We’re making generational changes at the DOC. Help us build the future of corrections in Montana. **The*Compliance Specialist*position enhances the Agency’s adherence to using Evidence-Based practices (EBP). The position is responsible for measuring how well programs adhere to research. The use of risk and needs assessment tools, facilitated groups and other EBP’s, improves the quality of risk and needs assessment tools, facilitated groups, and other EBPs in the institutions and community. · Ensure DOC and contracted facilities are using risk and needs assessments to ensure appropriate programming referrals are made, to positively impacts desistance and recidivism. · Responsible for overseeing, reviewing, and facilitating initial, recertification, and ongoing training related to EBPs. · Assist in updating, reviewing, and determining applicable policies and procedures for DOC. *QUALIFICATIONS:* · Bachelor’s degree in a helping profession (social work, psychology, clinical, etc.) or a related field is required. · Three years of directly related work experience preferred. * *Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. *BENEFITS:* Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous* *State of Montana Benefits. State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. *APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:* Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application. To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered. Successful applicants will be subject to: · Criminal history check · Child/patient/offender abuse registries · Reference checks *NOTICES:* **Prison Rape Elimination Act - **Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position. *Tobacco Free - *The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited. **Title:** *Compliance Specialist * **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25141967*